'Today' show sign-language joke offends deaf community

The “Today” show offended some viewers on Wednesday morning when they attempted to make a joke about the fake sign-language interpreter that appeared at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service. The “joke” didn’t go over well.

While the hosts were discussing the controversy surrounding the interpreter, an apparent “Today” show producer popped up in the corner of the screen and began making fake signing gestures.

Host Natalie Morales immediately piped up to try and stop the offensive footage from airing.